The Pony Club
Warwickshire
Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Job Details
Website:
pcuk.org
Closing Date for Applicants:
Sunday 27th September 2026
The Pony Club is ‘the’ starting point for any young person, under the age of 25, who wants to learn how to ride and care for horses and ponies. Membership offers a range of benefits, including offering the opportunity to participate in our nine sports, competing individually and in teams, training in how to both care for and ride a pony correctly, reinforced by Members taking tests, earning achievement badges, and most importantly making friends and having fun - you don't need to have your own pony to join! Founded in 1929, The Pony Club now runs across 330 Branches and over 350 Centres in the UK alone, encompassing more than 30,000 Members.
The Pony Club’s purpose is:
To promote and advance the education and understanding of the public and particularly children and young people, in all matters relating to horsemanship and the horse.
To encourage the development of sportsmanship, unlocking potential by building resilience, confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.
To support and develop the volunteering network to strengthen The Pony Club community and sustain lifelong engagement with equestrianism.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive, detail-orientated Centres Assistant to work within the Charity Team to help facilitate our Linked Centres Scheme, ensuring that young people can learn about horses in safe spaces and to help us to widen access to participation.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include but will not be limited to:
Providing day-to-day administrative support to our Linked Centre network
Processing applications, renewals and closures
Dealing with enquiries from a range of stakeholders, including management of a designated inbox and fielding phone calls
Providing project administration including producing reports, meeting agendas and meeting minutes
Organising and attending events for Linked Riding Centres and Pony Club Members
Supporting the wider Charity Team with the development and growth of the Linked Centres scheme
Skills & Qualifications
Excellent administrative and IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and work to agreed targets
Experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively
Knowledge of the equestrian industry, particularly riding schools
Driving licence
Personal Attributes
Friendly, professional and approachable attitude
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Passionate about giving young people a positive experience of the equestrian industry
Way of Working
This is a full-time role, 35 Hours a week
Hours of work between the hours of 09.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday (Flexibility can be discussed for the right candidate)
Evening and weekend work as required by the role. Time off in lieu will be given as appropriate.
Hybrid working with a mix of working from home, working at events and working in the office. Staff are required to commute to the office in Shrewley, Warwickshire a minimum of two days per week
Company Benefits
25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays and office closure over Christmas
Generous workplace pension scheme
Health scheme
Salary
£24,500 - £25,000 depending on experience
Application Information
The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th September 2026
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 5th October 2026
Equality Statement
At The Pony Club we are passionate about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and removing barriers. Should you like to discuss any reasonable adjustments or adaptations to our recruitment process to support you to be your best then please get in touch with us either via email at HR@pcuk.org, or if you would prefer a video call then we can arrange this using Microsoft Teams.
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
